Burring smell came from engine since last maintaince performed to resolve recall. Abs light came on, the vehicle suddenly stopped and had to be jumped to start - this happened three more times and was taken in. The alternator has been determined to be at fault, but it is only days out of warrenty and mazda refuses to cover.
Mazda MPV abs comes on
18 of the 914 owner complaints about the Mazda MPV describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20011
- 19981
- 19971
- 19961
- 19951
- 19941
- 19934
- 19922
- 19913
- 19903
Often reported together
Brake failure 4No deployment 2Transmission failure 1Seat belt 1
What owners say
While driving in all wheel drive mode the ABS sensor failed causing the vehicle to suddenly come to a stop. Nlm
Abs brake problems. While at a complete stop, brake pedal went to floor, van started rolling forward and hit a commerical truck traveling about 50 MPH. Van was totalled. Also, air bags failed to inflate.
Owner has ABS brakes. While trying to depress the ABS brake pedal, vehicle would not stop. Also ABS brakes light would come on at times for no reason. There were numerous brake sensors replaced which did not correct problem.
When applying the ABS brakes at 20 MPH the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a frontal collision. The driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Automatic transmission failure. In addition, ABS brakes locked up prior to recall/seat belt buckle failed to latch prior to recall/broken rear axle seal. 92v-013000 & 95v-103000.
Abs, driving at speed of 45mph, applied brakes, impact 12:00 position, pedal went floor, complete lost of effectiveness.
Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle in a panic situation.
Abs; rear barke failure caused the consumer to have a near accdent, needed to replace the front and rear brakes too often.
Abs brakes; how to use brakes not listed in owners manual. Upon applying brakes (pumping) brakes failed. Please describe details. Tt
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option #4.
Recall number 01V382000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
- What is wrong
- The rear brake linings can change over time. As the brakes wear, the coefficient of friction can increase, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and premature activation of the ABS system.
- Risk
- Inconsistent braking and premature activation of the abssystem can cause sudden stops or increased braking distances, and result inincreased risk of vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the rear brake assemblies with assemblies whose friction characteristics do not change. This will reduce the risk of premature ABS system activation.
Recall number 92V027000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mazda MPV abs
Why does the abs come on in the Mazda MPV?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, airbags did not deploy in a crash and complete transmission failure.
Which Mazda MPV years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (4 complaints), 1990 (3 complaints) and 1991 (3 complaints).
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